Report: Anderson, Kelly, Smith cut by Patriots

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Aug 24, 2014 at 6:07 PMAug 24, 2014 at 6:09 PM

The report comes from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Citing a league source, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported late Sunday afternoon Sunday that the Patriots cut three veterans: defensive tackle Tommy Kelly, defensive end Will Smith and linebacker James Anderson.Kelly and Smith have similar tales in that they are both 33 and both suffered torn anterior cruciate ligaments in 2013: Kelly with the Patriots in Week Five of the regular season; Smith in the preseason with the New Orleans Saints. Anderson, 30, signed with the Patriots as a free agent on June 4 after leading the Chicago Bears in tackles last year with 102.